I’m a Cardiologist — These Are the Dangerous Mistakes Middle-Aged Men Keep Making

Middle age is often when men begin to feel the gap between how strong they assume they are and what their heart is quietly dealing with. The danger is that many of the biggest risks do not feel dramatic at first.

A cardiologist would not usually worry about one imperfect meal or one missed workout. The bigger concern is the pattern: ignored blood pressure, untreated cholesterol, smoking, poor sleep, belly fat, stress, and the belief that symptoms can wait.